Crispy Homemade Popcorn Chicken Recipe: Bite-Sized Joy! - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 pound (500 grams) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice, rested for 5 minutes)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Oil, for frying